The Sixers, predicted by most to be the worst team in the NBA, flew out to a
19-0 lead against the Heat, but fell behind in the fourth quarter. They won
that period, 29-16, and shocked the NBA with the victory.

"It was a thrill to be part of last night," admitted new coach Brett Brown.

Carter-Williams received a huge compliment after the game when Magic Johnson,
one of the greatest to play the game, tweeted: "I just got done watching the
guy I think will be the Rookie of The Year, Michael Carter-Williams of the
76ers."

"I had a great game, it was a lot of fun with the guys," Carter-Williams said
after practice on Thursday. "We still have 81 games to play so we still have
to stay focused."

Evan Turner led the Sixers with 26 points, five assists and four rebounds.
Spencer Hawes chipped in 24 points and nine boards and Tony Wroten and
Thaddeus Young both scored in double figures.

The Wizards dropped their season-opener, 113-102, to the Detroit Pistons at
The Palace at Auburn Hills. Friday will mark the home opener for a team with
legitimate playoff aspirations.

"I'm very excited to see how the fans are going to be," said John Wall. "We're
very excited to go out there and try and get a win."

Trevor Ariza paced the Wiz with 28 points and 10 rebounds. He shot 6-for-11
from long range. Wall, armed with a new max contract extension, scored 20
points with 11 assists.

Bradley Beal (17) and Nene (12) were the only other Wizards in double figures.

Washington was beaten on the defensive end worst of all Wednesday night. The
Pistons shot 50 percent from the field and now the Wizards have the suddenly
perilous task of stopping Carter-Williams.

"Let's hope he got that out of his system," joked head coach Randy Wittman.

Philadelphia took two of three from the Wizards last season, but has dropped
six of its last eight in the nation's capital.